Google tests buying from Walmart-owned Flipkart through Gemini and AI Mode in India
The limited test covers select products and users, with a broader rollout planned for later in October.
The Download: rogue agent liability and the AI Hype Index
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Who’s liable when AI agents go rogue? Over the past few months, a cascade of cyberattacks by AI agents has stunned the world. In July, OpenAI disclosed that a swarm of its agents…
Insurers claim AI is already increasing healthcare costs
Blue Cross Blue Shield says hospital use of AI tools led to an additional $942M in healthcare spending over a two-year period.
TikTok agrees to pay at least $100M in Alabama settlement
TikTok will pay Alabama at least $100 million in a settlement tied to allegations that the short-form video platform misled users about safety and was designed to addict children.
Meta says it will run ads for ‘Musk’ documentary after all
At least one social media company seems to be reversing its stance on whether it will accept advertising for Alex Gibney’s upcoming documentary about Elon Musk.
Levoit’s new air purifier is for the pet odors that have taken over your apartment
This $189.99 air purifier is specifically designed to tackle pet odors, removing up to 70% in one hour.
As the Yankees Retire His No. 52, CC Sabathia Is Focused on His Next Chapter Off the Field
As the Yankees retire CC Sabathia’s iconic No. 52, the former MLB ace is looking beyond baseball, helping lead the PitCCh In Foundation while his wife, Amber, builds her career as a CAA Sports baseball agent.
I created an interactive digital avatar of myself — and you can talk to it
After obtaining an interactive avatar and training it to discuss venture fraud, I have mixed feelings about making AI clones of ourselves.
As a $5 Trillion Generational Handoff Begins, Buyers Can Afford to Be Picky. Here’s What They’ll Pay More For.
A visible, transferable culture can reduce buyer risk, command a premium and position companies to thrive beyond the founder.
Your Book or Keynote May Not Pay Much — But Here’s How to Tell If It’s Winning You Better Clients
Royalties, speaking fees and course sales are only a fraction of what your expertise is worth, and the biggest returns show up in places your CRM will never track.
Your Pitch Opens the Door. These Operating Habits Earn My Investment.
Investors learn more from a founder’s operating habits than from their pitch, and a few simple systems can prove you’re serious about building.